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GEZ 9838

1998 Audi A6

Blue Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

206,746 mi
Last recorded206,746 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEZ 9838
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 206,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 179,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 179,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 168,804 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 168,804 miles

Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 157,244 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 157,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2008 153,140 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2008 153,140 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2007 147,533 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 147,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 134,176 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 134,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 117,962 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 117,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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GEZ 9838 is a 1998 Audi A6 in Blue with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1998 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 130,999 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GEZ 9838, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GEZ 9838 registered?

GEZ 9838 is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 7 November 1998.

Is GEZ 9838 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEZ 9838 shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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